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Finding the Third Proportional to 351,282 and 757,860

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Solution

The third proportional to 351,282 and 757,860 is: 1,635,016.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,282 : 757,860 = 757,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,282/757,860 = 757,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,282x = 757,860 × 757,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,282x = 574,351,779,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,351,779,600/351,282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635,016.25

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